department of agriculture, forestry and fisheries quarter 1 2015/16 performance report presentation...

DEPARTMENT OF AGRICULTURE, FORESTRY AND FISHERIES QUARTER 1 2015/16 PERFORMANCE REPORT

PRESENTATION TO THE PORTFOLIO COMMITTEE ON AGRICULTURE, FORESTRY AND FISHERIES

18 AUGUST 2015

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VISION AND STRATEGIC GOALS OF THE DEPARTMENT OF AGRICULTURE, FORESTRY AND FISHERIES

VISION

United, prosperous and transformed agricultural sector that contributes to foodsecurity for all.

STRATEGIC GOALS

Effective and efficient strategic leadership, governance and administration. Enhanced production, employment and economic growth in the sector. Enabling environment for food security and sector transformation. Sustainable use of natural resources in the sector.

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OVERVIEW DAFF contributes directly to three of the 14 Outcomes to achieve related outputs:

− Outcome 4: Decent employment through inclusive economic growth.− Outcome 7: Vibrant, equitable and sustainable rural communities contributing

towards food security for all.− Outcome 10: Protect and enhance our environmental assets and natural

resources. The deliverables were guided by government's key policies, namely the National

Development Plan (NDP), New Growth Path (NGP), the Industrial Policy Action Plan (IPAP), Agriculture, Forestry and Fisheries Strategic Framework and the Agricultural Policy Action Plan (APAP).

SUMMARY OF QUARTER 1 PERFORMANCE AGAINST MILESTONES

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QUARTER 1 PERFOMANCE

PROGRAMME

ANNUAL

TARGETS Q1 milestones

IN PROGRESS NOT DONE

COMPLETED

%

COMPLETED

ODG 6 4 0 0 4 100%

CS 3 4 2 0 2 50%

CFO 2 2 0 0 2 100%

SRC 16 3 2 0 1 33%

PPME 7 6 1 0 5 83%

APHFS 9 9 1 0 8 89%

FSAR 8 5 2 1 2 40%

TPMA 14 12 3 0 9 75%

FNRM 9 6 2 0 4 67%

FM 9 5 1 0 4 80%

TOTAL 55 56 14 1 39 73%

Summary of performance at the end of Q1

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PROGRAMME 1: ADMINISTRATIONPurpose

Provide strategic leadership, management and support services to the Department. The aim of the programme is to lead, support and promote agricultural, forestry and fisheries resources management through policies, strategies and programmes to enhance the sustainable use, and to achieve economic growth, job creation, food security, rural development and transformation.

Ministry: To provide political leadership, decision-making and strategic direction, as well as to set national policy on agricultural, forestry and fisheries development.

Office of the Director-General: To provide leadership, strategic direction, policy development, decision-making support and financial oversight for the DAFF.

Financial Administration: Provides the Department with sound financial services. Corporate Services: To render sound human resources management and development,

security and information management. Stakeholder Relations, Communication and Legal Services: To provide the Department

with legal and communication services and promote intergovernmental and stakeholder relations.

Policy Planning, Monitoring and Evaluation: To direct the provision of policy analysis, formulation, planning and monitoring and evaluation in order to facilitate the improvement of the Department’s performance.

OFFICE OF DIRECTOR GENERAL

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Strategic Objective

Performance Indicator

Planned Q1 Target2015/16

Preliminary Achievement

Comments on deviation

Strategic Objective 1.1 of Strategic Goal 1 : Ensure compliancewith statutoryrequirements andgood governancePractices

Efficient and effective internal controls maintained

Conduct the Project Risk Assessment

Project Risk Assessment was conducted during the period under review

Target achieved

Review and implement Fraud Prevention and Anti-corruption Strategy

Whistle-blowing procedures and plan developed

Whistle- blowing procedures and was developed during the period under review

Target achieved

OFFICE OF DIRECTOR GENERAL cont…

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Strategic Objective





Strategic Objective 1.1 of Strategic Goal 1 : Ensure compliancewith statutoryrequirements andgood governancepractices

3 year risk based Internal Audit Annual Plan implemented

Status report implementation of the approved risk based Annual Plan

Started with the implementation of the approved Annual Plan Quarterly 1 audits as identified

Target achieved

Effective oversight of departmental performance management

Analysis of Q4 (14/15) departmental performance reports

Analysis for Q4 was done

Target achieved

CORPORATE SERVICES

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Strategic Objective





Strategic Objective 1.1 of Strategic Goal 1 : Ensure compliance with statutory requirements and good governance practice.

Human Resource Plan implemented.

Annual HR Plan Implementation report to DPSA developed and submitted— May

HR Plan developed and approved— April

Letter of adjustment of HRP submitted

HR Plan Implementation Report developed and submitted on 27 May 2015 at DPSA

MTEF HR Plan developed, approved and submitted to DPSA on 30 June 2015.

The letter for the new MTEF HR Planning has been sent to DPSA.

Target achieved

CORPORATE SERVICES Cont…

Strategic Objective





Strategic Objective 1.1 of Strategic Goal 1 : Ensure compliance with statutory requirements and good governance practice.

Human Resource Plan implemented.

HR KPIs for implementation of HR priorities developed

After approval and submission to DPSA HR KPI Sheets will be developed for implementation of HR Plan Priorities in the second quarter

Target not achieved

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Strategic Objective





Strategic Goal 1 of Strategic Objective 1.1 : Ensure compliance with statutory requirements and good governance practice.

Average number of days to finalise cases of misconduct improved

New misconduct cases finalized within an average of 100 days

8 New misconduct cases received and only 1 case was finalized The other 7 cases are at various stages towards completion and are all still within 100 days standard..

Target achieved

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Strategic Objective





Strategic Goal 1 of Strategic Objective 1.1 : Ensure compliance with statutory requirements and good governance practice.

Business Continuity Plan (BCP) designed

2nd Draft send to Chief Directors for input

For the 2nd draft to be developed the first phase/step is to analyze the Business Impact Assessment (BIA) questionnaires from all Business Units in the Department as well as their Disaster Recovery Plans. This process is at advanced stage.

Target not achieved

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Strategic Objective





Strategic Objective of 1.1Strategic Goal 1 : Ensure compliance with statutory requirements and good governance practice..

Number of legislation tabled in Cabinet

Review and processing of legislation

The Plant Health and Liquor Bills were put on route to the Minister.

Target achieved

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CHIEF FINANCIAL OFFICE

Strategic Objective





Strategic Objective1.1 of Strategic Goal 1: Ensure compliance with statutory requirements and good governance practices.

Unqualified audit report.

Submit unauditedannual statementsto NationalTreasury (NT)and Auditor-General (AG) by31 May 2015

Submitted unaudited Annual Financial Statements to National Treasury and Auditor General on 29 May 2015

Target achieved

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CHIEF FINANCIAL OFFICE cont…

Strategic Objective


Planned Q1Target2015/16



Strategic Objective1.1 of Strategic Goal 1 : Ensure compliance with statutory requirements and good governance practices.

Integrated Development Funding Framework approved and implemented.

Quarterly reporton Implementationof IntegratedDevelopmentFinance Frameworksubmitted

Quarterly reporton Implementationof IntegratedDevelopmentFinance Frameworksubmitted

Target achieved

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POLICY PLANNING, MONITORING AND EVALUATION

Strategic Objective





Strategic Objective 1.3 of Strategic Goal 1 : Strengthen institutional mechanisms for integrated policy, planning, monitoring and evaluation in the sector.

Integrated planning framework institutionalised

Environmental scan conducted

The environmental scan was conducted as desktop research. The scan focused on the technical content to address new priorities and to ensure alignment with new priorities. The documents analysed included APAP, MTSF, Revitalisation of Agriculture, Food Security and Nutrition Policy’ Implementation Plan and Aquaculture Operation Phakisa. The performance dialogue

Target achieved

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POLICY PLANNING, MONITORING AND EVALUATION cont…

Strategic Objective






Integrated planning framework institutionalized

2014/15 Q4 non-financial performance reports approved

Q4 preliminary report has been approved and submitted to DPME on 29 April 2015 as per the reporting guideline. Q4 actual report with pre audited information for 2014/15 as required by DPME guideline has also been finalised and submitted to DPME

Target achieved

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Strategic Objective Performance Indicator




Strategic Objective 1.3 of Strategic Goal 1 :Strengthen institutional mechanisms for integrated policy, planning, monitoring and evaluation in the sector.

Sector information management system strengthened

2014/15 (7) weekly monthly and quarterly economic and statistical reports

1.Crop Estimates2.Food Security Bulletin3.Livestock Statistics4.Abstract of Agricultural Statistics5.Crops and Markets First Quarter 20156.Quarterly Economic Overview of the Agriculture, Forestry and Fisheries Sector: First Quarter 2015 7.Economic Review of the South African Agriculture

Target achieved

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POLICY PLANNING, MONITORING AND EVALUATION cont…Strategic Objective






Policy and research reviewed for alignment to key strategic priorities and protocols

Service Level Agreements with the ARC signed. Research and Development Agenda approved to guide the implementation of the Research and Technology fund

Seven (7) Service Level Agreements were approved and signed by DAFF and submitted to the ARC for countersigning. MOU between NRF and DAFF for the implementation of the RTF was signed.

Target not achieved. The delay is due to ARC Legal Services considering some amendments on the SLAs, and should be completed before 31 July 2015.

Policy Analysis Review Tool updated

The Policy Analysis and Review Tool was reviewed and updated to include criteria for selecting sectoral policies for review, the roles and responsibilities of policy owners and for the PPME branch and the processes to validate the outcome from the review.

Target achieved

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Strategic Objective





Strategic Objective 1.3 of Strategic Goal 1: Strengthen institutional mechanisms for integrated policy, planning, monitoring and evaluation in the sector.

Institutionalised project management approach for the department

Quarterly report on monitoring projects with recommendations

A report on projects visited for verification has been compiled for the Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations (FAO) Capacity Building Projects in the Eastern Cape, Kwa-Zulu Natal and Mpumalanga Province.

Target achieved

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STAKEHOLDER RELATIONS & COMMUNICATION Strategic Objective


Planned Q1 Target 2015/16

Preliminary Achievement Comments on deviation

Strategic Objective 1.2 of Strategic Goal 1: Strengthen the support, guidance and interaction with stakeholders

DAFF Communication Strategy Implemented

Media plans for National Assembly and National Council of Provinces budget votes implemented

Media plans compiled and implemented:

•Budget Vote Event : National Assembly and NCOP Budget Vote•For Outreach events - 4 Imbizos (eg. Newcastle, Tsitsikama, White River Ncera)

Target achieved

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STAKEHOLDER RELATIONS & COMMUNICATION cont….Strategic Objective





Intergovernmental Strategy Implemented

Coordination of MINTECH and MinMec, setting up IGR Forums in all provincial departments of agriculture (PDAs)

• The MINTECH Forum was held on …..

• No Provincial IGR forums established. However, DAFF is supporting DRDLR with establishing District Land Committees.

Target not achieved

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STAKEHOLDER RELATIONS, COMMUNICATION & LEGAL SERVICES cont…Strategic Objective






Number of stakeholder engagements coordinated

Ministers Service Delivery Forum, round tables discussions with academics, CEO Forum, Commodity groups engagements

Minister's Service Delivery Forum was scheduled for 26 June 2015 (postponed to 21 August 2015).

CEO Forum meeting between the Director-General of the department and the Sector Industry was held on the 27 May 2015.

Target not achieved

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PROGRAMME 2: AGRICULTURAL PRODUCTION, HEALTH AND FOOD SAFETY Purpose

Manage the risks associated with animal diseases, plant pests, genetically modified organisms (GMOs) and the registration of products used in agriculture; promote food safety and create an enabling environment for increased and sustainable agricultural production.

The programme comprises three sub-programmes, namely Plant Production and Health; Animal Production and Health; and Inspection and Laboratory Services.

Plant Production and Health: Focuses on increasing agricultural productivity with the emphasis on a sustainable plant production system, efficient use of genetic resources and manages risks associated with plant pests, diseases and GMOs.

Animal Production and Health: Aims to improve livestock production through the implementation of animal production and health strategies, projects and programmes founded on sound animal disease risk management principles, an informed extension service and sustainable natural resources management.

Inspection and Quarantine Services: Focuses on the provision of leadership, guidance and support in ensuring compliance with agricultural legislation and regulatory frameworks and overseeing the effective implementation of risk management strategies and plans for regulated agricultural products.

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ANIMAL PRODUCTION AND HEALTH

Strategic Objective





Strategic Objective 2.1 of Strategic Goal 2 : Ensure increased production and productivity in prioritized areas as well as value chains

Number of animal improvement schemes for prioritized value chain commodities monitored.

Mobilise farmerparticipation inthe schemes

As part of the mobilization of Poultry farmers, farmers were supported to attend and participate in the Avi Africa conference and exhibition. Mobilization for Kaonafatso ya Dikgomo has not taken place

Target not achieved

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ANIMAL PRODUCTION AND HEALTH cont…Strategic Objective





Strategic Objective 2.2 of Strategic Goal 2 : Effective management of biosecurity and related sector risks.

Primary Animal Health Care programme implemented.

Procurementplan developed

Procurement plan was developed and sent through to supply chain for implementation in 2015/16.

Target achieved

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ANIMAL PRODUCTION AND HEALTH cont…Strategic Objective






Planned animal disease risk surveillance conducted to detect, prevent and mitigate animal diseases and pests.

Review thedisease surveyplans for avianinfluenza andPPR

The 2014/15 surveillance protocol on the disease survey plan was reviewed together with the disease situation and there is no need to change the protocol for both PPR and AI. The 2014/15 protocol will thus be used in 2015/16 which is Appendix 9. Notifiable Avian Influenza (NAI) surveillance protocol for compulsory surveillance in South Africa to prove continued NAI freedom Edition 3 June 2009

Target achieved

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ANIMAL PRODUCTION AND HEALTH cont…

Strategic Objective






Animal disease management plan developed and implemented.

First draftStrategy

The draft Veterinary strategy has been developed. A submission to the Minister to request permission to consult stakeholders on the draft Veterinary strategy has been drafted but not yet approved. Consultation process will commence immediately after permission has been granted

Target achieved.

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PLANT PRODUCTION AND HEALTH Strategic Objective


Planned Q1Target 2015/16



Strategic Objective 4.1 of Strategic Goal 4 : Ensure the conservation, protection, rehabilitation and recovery of depleted and degraded natural resources.

National plan toconserve diversityof plant andanimal geneticresources for foodand agricultureimplemented

Survey andanalysis ofcurrent situationconducted

Survey and analysis of the current situation conducted, resulting in an inventory on the status of Farm Animal Genetic Resources (FAnGR). The Provinces were formally informed about the project. A submission that aims to inform the HODs from Provincial Departments of Agriculture was drafted and approved; letters to HODs were signed by DG and sent to Provinces.

Target achieved

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PLANT PRODUCTION AND HEALTH cont…Strategic Objective




Strategic Objective 2.2 of Strategic Goal 2 : Effective management of bio-security and related sector risks.

Number ofplanned plantdisease and pestrisk surveillancesconducted

Document and analysis surveillance results.

Surveillance to detect exotic fruit flies continues. Traps were serviced and the quarantine pest Bactrocera dorsalis was detected during the period in all the provinces except the Western Cape. The surveillance results were analyzed and documented

Target achieved

Number of plantimprovementschemes forprioritised valuechain commoditiesmonitored

Monitoringreport onseed and fruitschemes

Monitoring of the seed scheme has been done and data captured for 27 units that have been registered during the quarter. Monitoring of the fruit schemeAn audit report template was developed for the monitoring of the fruit scheme however the actual monitoring has not yet taken place.

Target achieved

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INSPECTION AND QUARANTINE SERVICES

Strategic Objective





Strategic Objective 2.2 of Strategic Goal 2 : Effective management of bio-security and related sector risks.

Number of regulatory compliance and monitoring interventions implemented

Report onregulatoryinterventionsimplemented(quarantineinspections,surveillanceand testing)

Four regulatory interventions were implemented which where quarantine of animals, inspections at regional and port of entries, surveillance and testing. A report on the monitoring interventions was completed for the quarter under review

Target achieved

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PROGRAMME 3: FOOD SECURITY AND AGRARIAN REFORMPurpose The programme facilitates and promotes food security and agrarian reform programmes and

initiatives. It comprises three sub-programmes, namely Food Security; Sector Capacity Development; and National Extension Support Services.

Food Security: Facilitates the development of smallholder producers; provides implements and infrastructure and provides national frameworks to promote the sustainable households and national food production programmes by improving production systems of subsistence, smallholder and commercial producers in the AFF sector to achieve food security livelihoods.

Sector Capacity Development: Provides support to sector education and training, as well as colleges; facilitates and coordinates key special programmes, such as the implementation of the resolutions on vulnerable workers in the sector, and supports sustainable growth and equitable participation. This entails facilitating and supporting education and training skills; promoting the development of centres of excellence in skills training; and developing, managing and coordinating the sector transformation policy and strategy in line with government objectives.

National Extension Support Services: Develops national extension policies, norms and standards, and strategic leadership and guidance for the planning, coordination and implementation of extension and advisory services in the sector. This entails ensuring that all extension officers are registered with professional bodies to improve their professionalism and accountability.

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FOOD SECURITYStrategic Objective





Strategic objective 3.1 of Strategic Goal 3 : Lead and coordinate government food security initiatives.

Number ofhectares ofunderutilisedland in communalareas cultivated forproduction

ProductionPlan for2015/16 seasondeveloped

Production plan for 2015/16 has been developed

Target achieved

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FOOD SECURITY cont…Strategic Objective





Strategic objective 3.1 of Strategic Goal 3 : Lead and coordinate government food security initiatives..

Number ofhouseholdsbenefiting from foodand nutrition securityinitiatives

3 000 662 households have been supported through food and nutritional security initiatives.

Target not achieved. Reports on additional households supported have been received. The process of validating evidence is progressing and due to time frame of submitting this report, the result will be reflected in validated (actual report for Q1).

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FOOD SECURITY cont…

Strategic Objective



Actual Achievement


Strategic objective 3.1 of Strategic Goal 3 : Lead and coordinate government food security initiatives.

Smallholderproducersestablished andsupported

3 000 718 Smallholder Producers were supported

Target not achieved. Delays in CASP funds transfer to the province let to few Smallholder producers supported.

Strategic objective 3.3 of Strategic Goal 3 : Strengthen comprehensive support system and programmes

Policy oncomprehensiveproducerdevelopment supportdeveloped andimplemented

1st draft ofComprehensiveProducerDevelopmentSupport Policydeveloped

Not achieved Target not achieved. A roadmap for fast-tracking the conclusion of the Policy has been tabled.

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SECTOR CAPACITY DEVELOPMENT

Strategic Objective





Strategic objective 3.2 of Strategic Goal 3 : Enhance capacity for efficient service delivery in the sector

National Agriculture.Forestry andFisheries Educationand Training(NAFFET) Strategyimplemented

Terms ofReferencefor theestablishmentof the NAFFETImplementationForumdeveloped

Draft terms of reference for National Agriculture, Forestry and Fisheries Education and training (NAFFET) implementation forum has been developed.

Target achieved

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PROGRAMME 4: TRADE PROMOTION AND MARKET ACCESSPurpose

Promote economic development, trade and market access for agriculture, forestry and fisheries (AFF) products and foster international relations for the sector. The programme comprises the following three sub-programmes, namely International Relations and Trade; Agro- processing and Marketing; and Cooperatives and Rural Enterprises Development.

International Relations and Trade: Facilitates and coordinates international relations and trade through negotiations, development and implementation of appropriate policies and programmes

Cooperatives and Rural Enterprise Development: Facilitates and supports the development of business to ensure transformation of the agriculture, forestry and fisheries sectors.

Agro-processing and Marketing: Develops and implements support programmes to promote market access and value addition for agriculture, forestry and fisheries products..

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AGRO-PROCESSING AND MARKETINGStrategic Objective




Strategic Objective 2.3 of Strategic Goal 2 : Ensure support for market access and processing of agriculture, forestry and fisheries products.

Enabling environment for smallholder access to market

Renewal audit reports & pre-audit reports for the certification program

Good Agriculture Practices (GAP) pre-audits concluded for 6 farms under the South Africa-Good Agriculture Practices (SA-GAP) program namely:

D&M Fresh Produce, Cortina Farms (WC), Exilite 499 CC, Solly’s Boerdery, Raletjena Farming & Moradu. GAP Workshops concluded on 20 farms under the SA-GAP program, namely: Exilite 499 CC, Solly’s Boerdery, Raletjena Farming, Moradu Farming (LP), Mantsopa Mothers (FS), Bodulo Mabote Investment, Lesabasaba, Woonhuis Project, Dayton Project, Khanyiso Vegetables, Parys Hydroponics &

Target achieved

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AGRO-PROCESSING AND MARKETING cont…

Strategic Objective






Renewal audit reports & pre-audit reports for the certification program

Jermina Project (FS), Green Farm, Mashoshowane & CB Melodi (MP), Kabelo farming & Makolobane farm (FS), Ikhwezi Development Projects & Gugu and Daughters (GP), Cappeny Estates (KZN).

Final audits for 4 farms under the SA-GAP program were held on four farms, namely: Chamonile farming, WH & Sons (WC), Gugu & Daughters (GP) and Cappeny Estates (KZN). All four met certification criteria.

Target achieved

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Strategic Objective







Report on the implementation of the Citrus Emerging Export Excellence Programme.

Eleven sessions were organized (Vhembe, Letsitele, Mokopane, Hoedspruit, Citrusdal, Nelspruit, Patensie, Fort Beaufort, Sundays River Valley, Pietermaritzburg and Kakamas).

The Steering Committee held two sittings to evaluate the program and an interim progress report on implementation has been produced. Final report has been compiled.

Target achieved


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Strategic Objective





Value Chain Round Tables (VCRT)/networks implemented

Reports of Round Tables/networks and their working groups

There was no sitting of the Aquaculture value Chain Round-table during the quarter under review.

Target not achieved.

The industry was still aligning the work of the AVCRT with Operation Phakisa for Aquaculture

Reports of Round Tables/networks and their working groups

The FIVCRT sitting was held on the 5th June 2015 during which the following milestones were reached: The round-table accepted and approved the Workplace mediation project proposal by the CCMA.The Transformation Working Group organized a workshop on the 7th may 2015 to share milestones reached on transformation in the sector and to agree on a transformation plan.

Target achieved

COOPERATIVES AND RURAL ENTERPRISE DEVELOPMENT

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Strategic Objective






Number of commodity-based cooperatives established

3 Three(3) commodity based cooperatives were established as follows:•Saron Rooibos Secondary cooperative Limited (2005/005491/25

•Greater Oudtshoorn emerging farmers secondary cooperativeLimited (2015/005247/25)

•Winterveldt Eggs Secondary cooperative Limited (2014/011329/25)

Target achieved

COOPERATIVES AND RURAL ENTERPRISE DEVELOPMENT cont…

Strategic Objective






Number of cooperatives supported with training

10 Ten (10) cooperatives were supported with training using the Farmtogether cooperative training programme as follows:

-5 in Limpopo Province-5 in Kwazulu-Natal

Target achieved.

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INTERNATIONAL RELATIONS AND TRADE

Strategic Objective





Strategic Goal 2 of Strategic Objective 2.3: Ensure support for market access and processing of agriculture, forestry and fisheries products.

Agriculture, Forestry and Fisheries Trade Competitiveness Development Plan Implemented

Report on the implementation and undertaking of trade agreements

Report on implementation and negotiations of trade agreements have been consolidated.

Target achieved

One country market profile submitted

The first draft of the market study on Argentina as indicated in the operational plan has been concluded by the end of June 2015.

Target not achieved

Work in progress.Finalized market study on Argentina not yet submitted

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INTERNATIONAL RELATIONS AND TRADE cont…

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Strategic Objective






Agriculture, Forestry and Fisheries Trade Competitiveness Development Plan Implemented

Report on capacity building and international market intelligence provided

Progress report on capacity building and international market intelligence was submitted

Target not achieved


International Relations Strategy implemented

Initiate bilateral and multilateral on trade and marketing and coordinate the process of concluding new agreements

Multilateral:Participated at the Strategic Planning session of the Food and Agriculture Organisation (FAO)-RSA Capacity Building project on 5 and 06 May 2015.Participated in the Agro Dealer Project Inception Workshop in Polokwane.

Target achieved

INTERNATIONAL RELATIONS AND TRADE cont…

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Strategic Objective




Strategic Objective 2.3 of Strategic Goal 2: Ensure support for market access and processing of agriculture, forestry and fisheries products.


Initiate bilateral and multilateral on trade and marketing and coordinate the process of concluding new agreements

BilateralAttended SA Philippines Bilateral Consultative Forum(BCF) on the 24 April 2015.Hosted the Nuffield Farming Scholars from Australia in SA on 9th April 2015 to learn about South African AgricultureFacilitated Japan International Cooperation Agency (JICA) capacity building programme for the improvement of livelihoods in SA in the agriculture sector Facilitated the 2015 intake for Social and Health Education Project (SHEP) training in Japan and Kenya from 16 May – 06 June 2015.

Target achieved

INTERNATIONAL RELATIONS AND TRADE cont…Strategic Objective




Strategic Objective 2.3 of Strategic Goal 2: Ensure support for market access and processing of agriculture, forestry and fisheries products.


Align MoUs to CAADP principles and facilitate alliance building

RSA/Egypt: An updated country profile was submitted with bilateral sectors.

RSA/Kenya: An updated country profile was submitted with bilateral sector status report.

RSA/Uganda: DAFF hosted and co-ordinated the Study visit by the Budget Committee of the Parliament of Uganda from 08 to 14 May 2015. Other co-hosts were the Agriculture Research Council (ARC) and the Portfolio Committee on Agriculture, Forestry and Fisheries.

Target achieved

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INTERNATIONAL RELATIONS AND TRADE cont…Strategic Objective







Draft Terms of Reference for the commissioning of analytical studies for the development of the National AFF Investment Plan

Consultations with the NEPAD Planning and Coordinating Agency (NPCA) were arranged for June to draft the terms of reference for analytical studies.

The draft Terms of Reference for analytical studies for evidenced based planning is available.Cabinet memo on CAADP Compact has been revised and is ready for resubmission to Director General Clusters.

Target achieved

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PROGRAMME 5: FORESTRY AND NATURAL RESOURCES MANAGEMENTPurpose

Provide strategic direction and leadership to the Department with regard to the promotion of the sustainable management, use and protection of forests and natural resources to achieve social and economic benefits and to promote development.The programme comprises three sub-programmes, namely Forestry Operations; Forestry Development and Regulations; and Natural Resources Management.

Forestry Operations: Ensures the sustainable management of state forests and assets (e.g. nurseries) in order to optimise social and economic benefits in rural areas and to promote sector growth in the nine provinces of South Africa.

Forestry Development and Regulations: Provides leadership, advice and direction in the formulation of forestry development and regulation policies, strategies and frameworks and ensures the effective promotion and development of small-scale and commercial forestry.

Natural Resources Management: Facilitates the development of infrastructure and the sustainable use of natural resources through an enabling framework for the sustainable management of woodlands and indigenous forests, the efficient development and revitalisation of irrigation schemes and water use. The sub-programme facilitates climate change mitigation and adaptation, risk and disaster management, as well as promotes, regulates and coordinates the sustainable use of natural resources (land and water).

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NATURAL RESOURCES MANAGEMENTStrategic Objective




Strategic Objective 4.1 of Strategic Goal 4 : Ensure the conservation, protection, rehabilitation and recovery of depleted and degraded natural resources

Number of hectares of agricultural land rehabilitated.

1000ha of agricultural land.

839.93 hectares of agricultural land was rehabilitated

Target not achieved yet .

Deadline for submission of Quarterly reports is end of July 2015, in terms of Division of Revenue Act (DORA).

Strategic Goal 4 of Strategic Objective 4.1: Ensure the conservation, protection, rehabilitation and recovery of depleted and degraded natural resources

Number of hectares in irrigation schemes revitalised

10 hectares Deviation was due to the fact that the pipe jacking work which was done to cross the Railway Line and N18 Main Road on the Vaalharts Irrigation Scheme has not been reported on. The reason for this is because the work has not been completed, thus no invoice and final inspection certificates are available.We will report on the pipe jacking work once it is completed in Quarter 2.

Target achieved

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NATURAL RESOURCES MANAGEMENT cont…

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Strategic Objective Performance Indicator




Objective 4.2 of Strategic Goal 4: Ensure adaptation and mitigation to climate change through effective implementation of prescribed frameworks

Climate change mitigation and adaptation plan for Agriculture, Forestry And Fisheries implemented

Develop the implementation plan for the biogas production integrated crop-livestock system

Implementation plan for the biogas production integrated crop-livestock system was developed

Target achieved

Strategic Objective 4.1 of Strategic Goal 4: Ensure the conservation, protection, rehabilitation and recovery of depleted and degraded natural resources

Promulgation of the Preservation and Development of Agricultural Land framework Bill by Cabinet

Obtain Ministerial consent to gazette the notice in the Government Gazette

Ministerial consent to gazette the notice was obtained. The notice for public comments was gazetted on the 13 March 2015(Notice 210 Of 2015 ).

Target achieved

FORESTRY DEVELOPMENT & REGULATIONS ….Strategic Objective Performanc

e IndicatorPlanned Q1 Target 2014/15




Environmental impact assessment conducted

Appoint environmental practitioner to undertake the study

Environmental Practitioner appointed and inception report submitted

Target achievedThe appointment of the Professional Service Provider ( EAP) was done in February 2015. DAFF took into consideration unforeseen delays such as the tender being advertised repeatedly before the suitable bidder can be appointed. However all other milestones will fall in line with the deadlines as reflected in the strategic plan


Agro- forestry strategy developed and implemented

Consultation with internal and external

stakeholders

Internal & external consulted stakeholders consulted

Target achieved

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PROGRAMME 6: FISHERIES MANAGEMENT Purpose

Promote the development, management, monitoring and sustainable uses of marine living resources and the development of South Africa’s fisheries sectors. Sustainable livelihoods will be achieved through aquaculture growth and fisheries economic development.

The programme comprises four sub-programmes, namely Aquaculture and Economic Development; Fisheries Research and Development; Marine Resource Management; and Monitoring, Control and Surveillance.

Aquaculture and Economic Development: Will ensure aquaculture growth and fisheries economic development for sustainable livelihoods by providing public support and an integrated platform for the management of aquaculture.

Fisheries Research and Development: To ensure the promotion of the sustainable development of fisheries resources and ecosystems by conducting and supporting appropriate research. Marine Resource Management: Ensures the sustainable utilisation and equitable and orderly

access to the marine living resources through improved management and regulation. Monitoring, Control and Surveillance: Ensures the protection and promotion of the sustainable

use of marine living resources by intensifying enforcement and compliance.

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AQUACULTURE AND ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENTStrategic Objective




Strategic Objective 2.1 of Strategic Goal 2 : Ensure increased production and productivity in prioritised areas as well as value chains

Number of aquaculturecatalyst projects identifiedand listed underOperation Phakisasupported

1 projectsupported

Operational Phakisa Phase1 Project supported through the Aquaculture Development and Enhancement Programme (ADEP). Supported:1. Blue Oceans Mussels (Pty) Ltd in the Western Cape

Target achieved

Aquaculture Act implementedas per Operation Phakisa

Draft AquacultureBilldeveloped

Input from external stakeholders consolidated and discussed. with Service Provider. DPME informed DAFF in May 2015 that Socio Economic Impact Assessment Systems (SEIAS) should be incorporated in all policies and legislation being developed with effect from 1 July 2015.

Target not achieved. The undertaking of the SEIAS in the drafting of the Aquaculture Bill delayed the finalization of the drafted Bill as previously planned.

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MONITORING, CONTROL AND SURVEILLANCE Strategic Objective





Strategic Objective 4.1 of Strategic Goal 4 : Ensure the conservation, protection, rehabilitation and recovery of depleted and degraded natural resources.

IFSS implemented through inspections, investigations and joint operations withpartners

7 operationsCompliance = 4Monitoring and Surveillance = 1Fisheries Protection Vessels = 2

10 operations undertakenCompliance = 1Monitoring and Surveillance = 3Fisheries Protection Vessels. The 24/7 presence of MCS on Robben Island has presented the platform for more joint operations around the Island. Additional joint operations were performed with other law enforcement agencies. = 6

Target achieved

1 137compliance andenforcement measuresin the 4 prioritisedfisheries sectors:Hake, abalone, rock lobster and linefishimplemented

1524 compliance and enforcement measures in the 4 prioritised fisheries sector: Hake, abalone, rock lobster and linefish implemented

Target achieved

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MARINE RESOURCES MANAGEMENT

Strategic Objective





Strategic Objective 3.1 of Strategic Goal 3 : Lead and coordinate government food security initiatives

Small–scale Fisheries Policyimplemented

Bona fidesmall scalefishers identified

All the comments on the draft regulations have been captured and responses have been provided. These responses have been further arranged by Regulation.

This target is only applicable for the next quarter and the status reflected indicate progress.

Rights allocated to 9 fishingsectors

Draft sectors pecificpolicies andapplicationforms gazettedfor publiccomments

Draft sector specificpolicies andapplicationforms gazettedfor publiccomments.

Target achieved

EXPENDITURE TRENDS

QUARTER Q1 – 2015/16

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EXPENDITURE QUARTER 1: PER PROGRAMME

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PROGRAMMES BUDGET APRIL MAY JUNE QUARTER 1 % R’000 R’000 R’000 R’000 R’000 SPENT

Administration 729 947 62 522 57 067 73 915 193 504 26.5

Agricultural Production, Health and Food Safety 2 134 770 170 247 367 342 125 008 662 597 31.0

Food Security and AgrarianReform 1 930 297 27 010 349 158 21 451 397 619 20.6

Trade Promotion and Market Access 238 162 42 447 19 873 44 681 107 000 44.9

Forestry 906 564 64 961 84 407 62 812 212 180 23.4

Fisheries 443 267 85 244 15 451 18 447 119 141 26,9

TOTAL 6 383 007 452 429 893 297 346 314 1 692 041 26.5

EXPENDITURE QUARTER 1:PER ECONOMIC CLASSIFICATION

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ECONOMIC BUDGET APRIL MAY JUNE QUARTER 1 % CLASSIFICATION R’000 R’000 R’000 R’000 R’000 SPENT

Compensation ofemployees 1 734 432 130 664 132 068 154 390 417 122 24.0

Goods and services 828 015 60 151 45 615 49 474 155 240 18.7

Interest and rent on land 1 532 - - - - - Total transfers and subsidies 3 703 614 253 870 695 355 121 286 1 070 512 28.9

Payments for capitalassets 115 414 7 701 20 022 21 090 48 813 42.3

Payments for financialassets - 43 238 75 355 -

TOTAL 6 383 007 452 429 893 297 346 314 1 692 041 26.5

Reasons for over/underspending against 25% targetProgramme 1

• Payment to National Research Foundation were also made.

Programme 2

• Double payment to Agricultural Research Council, first half yearly payment to Onderstepoort Biological Products and Quarter 1 payments for conditional grants to Provinces for Ilima/Letsema were made.

Programme 3

• Payments to Provinces in respect of CASP conditional grants were made. Economic Competitiveness Support Package: Procurement is done in the Provinces according to approved business plans and then expenditure incurred is claimed from DAFF. Expenditure is monitored monthly and corrective steps are taken to ensure optimum expenditure.

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Reasons for over/underspending against 25% target

Programme 4

• Once-off payments to Land and Agricultural Bank of South Africa and National Agricultural Marketing Council were made.

Programme 5

• Payments to Provinces for conditional grants in respect of LandCare.

Programme 6

• Quarter 1 payment to Marine Living Resources Fund was made.

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KEA LEBOGA!

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